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BA Multimedia Journalism

Bournemouth University

Institution
Bournemouth University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
P500
Typical offer
A-level BBC, UCAS 128

Entry requirements

For 2027 entry: This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).

About this course

BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the NCTJ, BJTC and PPA, and students can pursue professional journalism qualifications during the course. An optional 30-week industry placement is available, and final-year study includes a dissertation and a major multimedia project.

Modules

  • Academic & Professional Media Practice
  • Collaborative Communication Project
  • Media & Current Debates
  • Media Work
  • News and Storytelling
  • Broadcast Journalism 1
  • Journalism and Society
  • Research for Journalism
  • Media Law
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Shorthand 1
  • Broadcast Journalism 2
  • News and Storytelling 2
  • Long-form Storytelling
  • Research in Action 2
  • Global Current Affairs
  • 21st Century Journalist (optional)
  • Sports World (optional)
  • Photojournalism (optional)
  • Shorthand 2 (optional)
  • Major Multimedia Project
  • Converged Journalism
  • Professional Perspectives and Global Voices
  • Dissertation
  • Shorthand 3 (optional)